For the third autumn in a row I am pleased to be harvesting my shower sponge for next year. Now I know that must sound like a strange statement but it's true. Many people are surprised when they find out I grow my own Luffa sponges. “Don't those come from the sea?â€, is the standard question to which I respond that the Luffa is a vegetable you can grow in your very own garden.
Check out Groovy Green for more info and some step by step pics!
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Home Gardening
- Growing crops in-home and apartment gardens as a practical way to save expenses and experience gardening.
- Sustainable Products
- Creating products that support a circular economy and shift from single-use alternatives.
- DIY Home Essentials
- Encouraging personal production of products traditionally outsourced to marketplaces and creating opportunities for small businesses.
Where This Applies
- Home and Garden Industry
- Manufacturing and retail of plants and garden supplies that target modern consumers.
- Eco-friendly Products Industry
- Development, marketing, and retail of products that promote less waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Craft and Hobby Industry
- Promoting DIY hobbies, training, and supplies that cater to home essentials.
